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As with MANY OF your other classes here at HP, you will be expected to take a weekly test.
- OUR TRADITIONAL TEST IS THE MILE RUN OR PACER -
As with MANY OF your other classes here at HP, you will be expected to take a weekly test.
- OUR TRADITIONAL TEST IS THE MILE RUN OR PACER -
WHY DO WE RUN?
WHY DO WE RUN?
There are 6 great reasons why everyone (not just students) should include regular miles in their schedule.
It’s quick. However time pressed you are you can always fit in a mile session. 5-10 minutes warm up, some dynamic stretching, run your mile, 5 minute warm down. Job done.
It’s accessible yet challenging. If you’re brand new to running a mile is a great first target before moving up 5k and beyond. For experienced runners there’s always the challenge of shaving a few precious seconds of your "personal best" (PB).
It improves style. The mile forces you to really concentrate on your style. Aim for a high cadence and positive drive with the arms.
Motivation is a key component of social growth. Most of what we do in life could fall into the category of "must do but don't like". The ability to motivate oneself to get beyond the mental block is a sign of maturity. It improves pace judgement. Focus on an even pace throughout. Too slow a start and there isn’t the time to get back on schedule. Too fast and your legs will flood with lactic acid in the closing stages.
It’s a great fitness benchmark. Try running a timed mile weekly for an objective assessment of your fitness.
For those students who don't participate in any extra-curricular activities, it may be the only vigorous activity they get.
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With the exception of YOUR EFFORT, your teacher will supply all the tools (TIMER and LOG SHEET) you need to complete and document your mile time. Once you complete the mile, you are required to enter your mile time onto the sheet provided by your teacher.
ALL MILE TIMES MUST BE ENTERED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MILE OTHERWISE THE TIME WILL BE MARKED INCOMPLETE AND MAY AFFECT YOUR GRADE.
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